Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the correct part of speech for the underlined word.

We can but try.

  1. noun

  2. verb

  3. adverb

  4. adjective

  5. pronoun

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The word 'but' modifies 'try' by limiting it to mean 'only' or 'just.' Here, 'but' functions as an adverb meaning 'only' or 'no more than.' The sentence means 'We can only try' or 'We have no option except to try.'